Quality Matters

Youngstown State University (YSU) is committed to offering quality online degree programs and courses. YSU is a member of Quality Matters (QM), a nationally recognized peer review process that is designed to certify the quality of online and hybrid courses.

QM Rubric Standards

Course Overview and Introduction: The overall design of the course is made clear to the student at the beginning of the course.

Learning Objectives: Learning objectives are measurable and are clearly stated.

Assessment and Measurement: Assessment strategies are designed to evaluate student progress by reference to stated learning objectives; to measure the effectiveness of student learning; and to be integral to the learning process.